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FD17 BCF

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,864 mi
Last recorded96,864 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 BCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 96,864 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,151 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 80,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 68,663 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative covered by tech (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside HEAVILY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,110 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting a little low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and a little unevenly worn across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 40,264 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 40,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FD17 BCF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD17 BCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD17 BCF registered?

FD17 BCF is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2017.

Is FD17 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 BCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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